Conference materials is typically added approximately a week ahead of time.
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The 5th Annual Child and Adolescent Bipolar Services Conference
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“Irritability and Bipolar Spectrum Disorders in Youth: Facts and Myths-Assessment, Monitoring and Treatment”
Friday, March 15, 2023Presentations
Irritability, Depression and the Differential Diagnosis of Bipolar Spectrum Disorders
Presented by:
Rasim Somer Diler, MD
PowerPoint presentation (slides 1-22 and slides 23-42)Risk Calculation and Predicting the Development of Bipolar Spectrum Disorders
Presented by:
Danella Hafeman, MD, PhD
PowerPoint presentationNavigating Care Options
Presented by:
Leslie Phillips, LPC
Emily Kolk, BSN, RN
PowerPoint presentationDBT for Teens with Irritability--Managing irritable moods in the context of Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder or both!
Presented by:
Nina Hotkowski, LCSW
PowerPoint presentationNavigating the Transition to Adulthood: Confidentiality, Systems of Care, Treatments and Beyond
Presented by:
Tina Goldstein, PhD
Sue Wassick, RN
Dara Sakolsky, MD, PhD
PowerPoint presentationEat, Sleep, and Bipolar Spectrum: The Impact of Regulated Sleep and Eating on Mood
Presented by:
Jessica Levenson, PhD
Nicolette Kreatsoulas, NCC, LPC
PowerPoint presentation
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40th Annual Pittsburgh Schizophrenia Conference
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Friday, November 17, 2023
Program brochurePresentations
Welcome and Introduction
Presented by:
K.N. Roy Chengappa, MD
PowerPoint presentationAntipsychotic Drugs and their Effects on the Endocrine Functions of the Pancreas
Presented by:
Zachary Z. Freyberg, MD, PhD
PowerPoint presentation
Presentation background formInsulin, Glucose, and the Brain: What does this mean for persons with Schizophrenia
Presented by:
Mahavir Agarwal, MBBS, MD, PhD
PowerPoint presentation
Presentation background formGerard E. Hogarty Excellence in Schizophrenia Research Memorial Lecture:
Advancing Psychosocial Treatment for Schizophrenia
Presented by:
Shaun M. Eack, PhD
PowerPoint presentationYour Guide to SMI Advisor – Building Community and Advancing Interdisciplinary Care
Presented by:
Robert Cotes, MD, DFAPA
PowerPoint presentationDeveloping Written Materials for Patients with Schizophrenia on the Effects of COVID-19 Infection, Paxlovid Use and Clozapine Levels (panel)
Presented by:- Elizabeth Kistler, MD
- Patrick Frailey, MD
- Mariel Piechowicz, MD
PowerPoint presentation
Presentation background formResearch Studies
UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital
Comprehensive Recovery Services Research StudiesART SALE
2023 Conference Art Sale
Please e-mail Donna McBride (mcbrided@upmc.edu) to purchase art. Purchases may only be made during the following times:
- 10:00-10:15 AM
- 12:00-1:00 PM
- 3:15-3:30 PM
PowerPoint presentation (displaying artwork)
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13th Annual Behavioral Health and Aging Conference: "Helping the Aging Brain"
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Thursday, October 12, 2023
Program brochurePresentations
Sleep is good for your brain. Behavioral approaches to improve sleep and health in older adults
Presented by:
Stephen Smagula, PhD
Presentation background formPharmacological Management of Insomnia in the Elderly
Presented by:
Venkatesh B. Krishnamurthy, MBBS
PowerPoint presentation
Presentation background formNew Treatment for an Old Problem? Understanding the role of Brexpiprazole and other medications in the management of agitation associated with dementia
Presented by:- Candace Fraser, DO
- Christine Sun, PharmD
PowerPoint presentation
Presentation background form (both presenters)Can we diagnose Alzheimer’s disease with a blood test? The current and future role of biomarkers in the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease.
Presented by:
Tharick Pascoal, MD, PhD
PowerPoint presentation
Presentation background formAre the new treatments for Alzheimer’s disease the big breakthrough we have been waiting for? Understanding the effectiveness and risks of monoclonal antibody treatment in Alzheimer’s disease.
Presented by:
Oscar Lopez, MD, FAAN
PowerPoint presentation
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Disability Awareness: Promoting Advocacy and Competency in Behavioral and Physical Healthcare
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Friday, October 6, 2023
Program brochurePresentations
Training Disability Competent Health Care Providers
Presented by: Susan M. Havercamp, PhD, FAAIDD, NADD-CC
PowerPoint presentation (slides 1-27)
PowerPoint presentation (slides 28-55)
Presentation background formEnhancing the Patient Experience through Disability Documentation in the EMR (panel)
Presented by:- Matt Berwick, MA, MS
- Dave Bubas, PHR, SHRM-CP
- Ashli Molinero, D.Sc. (moderator)
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Clinical Educators and Researchers as Advocates (panel)
Presented by:- Nev Jones, MA, MA, PhD
- Thomas Pineo, DO, CPE, DFPHM, SFHM
- Amy J. Houtrow, MD, PhD, MPH (moderator)
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Benefits and Opportunities of Telehealth for Patients with Disabilities
Presented by:
Carla Dehmer, MHA
PowerPoint presentation
Presentation background formPractical Considerations of Multi-Disciplinary Collaborations for Individuals with Disabilities
Presented by:- Rebecca Shafer Aglietti
- Kristen Ornato
Become a Change Maker with Your Community
Presented by:- Rebecca Ann Kronk, PhD, MSN, CRNP, FAAN, CNE, ANEF
- Betty Y. Liu, MD
- Kimberly Mathos, DO, MPH
PowerPoint presentation
Presentation background form (all three presenters)
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High Fidelity Wraparound Workforce Role Day 2023
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Tuesday and Wednesday, October 3-4, 2023
Program brochurePresentations
Conflict to Connection: Building Positive Relationships with Youth to Increase Outcomes
Presented by: Fabian Ramiez, MA
PowerPoint presentationHigh Fidelity Wraparound with Youth on the Autism Spectrum
Presented by: Kim Lenart, MSpEd and Alice Chrostowski, BA
PowerPoint presentation (slides 1-12)
PowerPoint presentation (slides 13-24)Fundamentals of Trauma
Presented by: Natasha Kara, LPC, BSL
PowerPoint presentationHow Caring for Yourself and Maintaining Healthy Boundaries Helps You Should Up for Others
Presented by: Amy Swett, MSW, LSW and Alexandria Tackett-Ferguson, CYT/RYT
PowerPoint presentationNatural Supports the How and the Where
Presented by: Chad Owens
PowerPoint presentation